NB Willey

Norman Bushnell Willey (born March 25, 1838 in Guilford , Chenango County , New York , † October 20, 1921 in Topeka , Kansas ) was an American politician and governor of the state of Idaho from 1890 to 1893 .

Early years and political advancement

NB Willey attended the Delaware Literary Institute in Franklin . Via California he came to Warren , Idaho in 1864 , where he began a career in mining. In this trade he soon rose to higher administrative posts. Willey became a member of the Republican Party . Between 1872 and 1873 and between 1878 and 1888 he was a member of the House of Representatives for the Idaho Territory . After Idaho joined the United States as a state in 1890, Willey was elected that state's first lieutenant governor .

Governor of Idaho

After the resignation of George Laird Shoup , who moved to the US Senate , Willey had to take over the office of governor of Idaho as his deputy. After being re-elected, he was able to exercise this between December 18, 1890 and January 1, 1893. During this time, many government institutions of the new state had to be created. He also had to deal with unrest in the mining industry. To restore peace and quiet, the governor imposed martial law, using the National Guard and federal troops.

Another résumé

After the end of his time as governor, Willey returned to his private business, especially mining. After experiencing economic and health problems, the Idaho State decided to give him an unofficial pension of $ 1,200. N. B. Willey died in 1921 and was buried in Auburn .

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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SURNAME	Willey, NB
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Willey, Norman Bushnell (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	March 25, 1838
PLACE OF BIRTH	Guilford , New York
DATE OF DEATH	October 20, 1921
Place of death	Topeka , Kansas